Lemon Curd Recipe
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How to make the perfect homemade Lemon Curd Recipe! This recipe makes a tart curd that's perfect for using as a filling or spread! Includes how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks¹
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice²
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest³
Instructions
- Combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a non-reactive medium-sized saucepan (see note). Whisk until well-combined.
- Transfer to stovetop over low/medium-low heat and add butter and lemon zest.
- Cook, stirring constantly (do not let the curd boil) until thickened and it coats the back of a spoon (see video below if a visual is helpful to you). I also like to use an instant read thermometer to check that the curd reaches 160F (to ensure eggs are cooked all the way through).
- Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the lemon curd to avoid a skin forming. Allow to cool to room temperature for 20-30 minutes then transfer to the refrigerator or divide into serving jars. Chill for several hours then use as desired.
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Notes
- Looking for a recipe for your leftover egg whites? Here are a few suggestions:
- ²This took 3 whole lemons for me
- ³Zest the lemon before squeezing, it's much easier that way than trying to zest an empty lemon skin. Be sure to avoid the bitter white pith when zesting (don't grate all the way down to the actual lemon!)
- You must use a non-reactive pan when making lemon curd. Acceptable materials include stainless steel, glass, enameled cast iron. Avoid using aluminum, copper, or iron (such as non-enameled cast iron) pans, which can react with the lemon and cause a metallic taste.
- Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Meringue Cookies
- White Cake
- Angel Food Cake (you would need even more egg whites for this one)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1fl oz
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10.7mg
(12%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 13fl oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fl oz | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10.7mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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